Rocket Lab continues buying spree by acquiring satellite company Iridium

Rocket Lab's $8B acquisition of Iridium significantly expands its satellite constellation capabilities, directly impacting those building space-based software and AI systems. Expect new frontiers in data processing, autonomous satellite operations, and network optimization as competition with Amazon and SpaceX intensifies. This signals growing demand for expertise in edge AI for space and robust distributed systems. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/29/rocket-lab-continues-buying-spree-by-acquiring-satellite-company-iridium/